anyone run a magnaflow cat back on a lt1?
04-15-2014, 12:07 AM
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Muffler deletes
I saved myself some money and had the mufflers cut out and replaced with a short section of straight pipe with the LT1 tips put back on. I still have the CATS and Resonator installed, just no mufflers.
Not much louder at cruise than the stock mufflers, but opens up when you romp on it. Cruising down the road, my wife says she can't tell the difference.
I was worried about it droning bad, but was really shocked when I drove it after having the work done.
Just thought I would throw that at you. Much cheaper, but still sounds good.
Not much louder at cruise than the stock mufflers, but opens up when you romp on it. Cruising down the road, my wife says she can't tell the difference.
I was worried about it droning bad, but was really shocked when I drove it after having the work done.
Just thought I would throw that at you. Much cheaper, but still sounds good.
I just bought the muffler deletes like you... I'm sooo glad to hear how they perform . Thanks for posting that! That saves me a lot of stress and worry. Cutting the stock pipes had me worried! For $150 if they sound that good, they are definitely the way to go.
04-15-2014, 12:38 AM
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sorry guys but I wouldnt have a clue how to post a sound clip. there is one on the magnaflow web site though. torchtagra thanks for the imput. I think im about sold on it. to bad it didnt still sell for under 600 bucks. More like 8-900 for the full system now 600 for the axle back.
I didn't know how to post a video clip either.... so I figured this Forum has almost every other answer so why not look here... I did, and BOOM... here's how!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/help...be-videos.html
04-15-2014, 07:20 PM
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Yes thanks for sharing those deals on eBay are really good.
For awhile I thought about going with this setup then I realized that's crazy. its an h pipe with muff eliminators.
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1992-1995.html
For awhile I thought about going with this setup then I realized that's crazy. its an h pipe with muff eliminators.
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1992-1995.html
04-15-2014, 10:38 PM
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Yes thanks for sharing those deals on eBay are really good.
For awhile I thought about going with this setup then I realized that's crazy. its an h pipe with muff eliminators.
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1992-1995.html
For awhile I thought about going with this setup then I realized that's crazy. its an h pipe with muff eliminators.
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1992-1995.html
04-21-2014, 05:41 PM
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you are the man. I just did some more extensive searching on ebay and this guy sold me one for $650 http://www.ebay.com/itm/380515717928...84.m1497.l2649
05-03-2014, 11:40 AM
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I picked up the Magnaflow mufflers (axle back). I have had them on my 92 for 2 years. Overall the sound is deeper and better than stock in my opinion. I have noticed a bit of a "drone" inside the car around 45 mph. As that is the typical speed limit here it is noticeable. Other than that pretty happy with it.
05-12-2014, 09:29 PM
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finally got the system installed. Took it for about a 120 mile ride to try it out. It sounds great. Is there drone? yes. But the only time i see it is if im in 6th gear and am going up a grade or pass a car where im loading it up at low rpm At a steady 55, 60, 65 there isnt enough sound to bother you. Its not totaly silent but its not a drone either. If i had to put up with the sound it makes going up a grade in 6th all the time i might look elsewhere but It sounds very quiet if i compare it to my old ls5 chevelle or he grand national i had with headers and a 3 inch flowmaster system. Now that one had drone. Is it as quite as a corsa? I dont have a clue as ive never heard one on a c4. But at twice the cost or more I surely would live forever with this system. One other thing to keep in mind is when i pulled off my old stock system i noticed that both of my cats are gutted completely which might add to that drone at low rpm.
11-22-2015, 01:58 PM
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I saved myself some money and had the mufflers cut out and replaced with a short section of straight pipe with the LT1 tips put back on. I still have the CATS and Resonator installed, just no mufflers.
Not much louder at cruise than the stock mufflers, but opens up when you romp on it. Cruising down the road, my wife says she can't tell the difference.
I was worried about it droning bad, but was really shocked when I drove it after having the work done.
Just thought I would throw that at you. Much cheaper, but still sounds good.
Not much louder at cruise than the stock mufflers, but opens up when you romp on it. Cruising down the road, my wife says she can't tell the difference.
I was worried about it droning bad, but was really shocked when I drove it after having the work done.
Just thought I would throw that at you. Much cheaper, but still sounds good.
Hey J Melton! Noticed you're in Greenville, SC. I'm just above Chesnee, SC in NC. My car I'm waiting for funds on to purchase is in Easley at 3Js. It is a manual 6 speed. First wondering if I'll have an issue here in NC if I remove the mufflers? Second, I notice other guys mentioned that have automatics and get the drone sound. Will I still have that drone sound with the manual? I want to get the C5 a little louder than stock. I had a 97 30th anniv camaro with the stock SLP performance package that had stainless flowmasters and sounded awesome! I don't have a lot of extra money to spend, but your idea of cutting out the mufflers sounds like the best bang for the buck. Just not sure what to do?!
